In punishing, record-breaking heat, I help my local crows cool off with cold watermelon and shiny new water bowls. Watch all the way through to meet "Roberto the Crow"!
Have you tried offering them a shower? I did (last year) but without much success. I irrigate the lawn in front of my balcony anyway. The crows like to walk up to the water jet (like half a meter away) but they never walked into it. And left when I pointed it at them. But, of course, it does not get that hot here in Germany (luckily...). And the crows in Berlin have the advantage of not being completely black but mostly grey.
I have thought about this! Yesterday a catbird enjoyed a shower in one of our bird baths, courtesy of a starling who was splashing around there. I think I'd just scare the crows, though, if I tried spraying them with the hose. We don't run sprinklers. Stay cool! ❄
Me he divertido mucho con este vídeo 😂😂😂 Se les veía entusiasmados. Gran idea poner sandía.. Comentarte que algunos córvidos prestan mucha atención a la limpieza, tanto del agua como de la comida. La urraca macho que venía a mi terraza, incluso limpiaba cualquier miga para evitar hormigas y si ponía fruta y la había picoteado algún pájaro, la lavaba. Nunca hizo 💩 dentro de la terraza. Su pareja era diferente y él se enfadaba si ella ensuciaba 😅
¡Me alegra que hayas disfrutado el vídeo! No creo que mis cuervos sean tan exigentes como tu urraca, pero me esforzaré por mantener limpios sus nuevos y bonitos cuencos de agua.
I hope you find the blue treat shelf! That was funny! Have they ever flown off with a shelf before? Watermelon will definitely be added to my grocery list!
Yes, and yes! This particular shelf was found a few yards away, as I recall. Once a shelf went missing and wasn't located until our gutters were cleaned!
I think "Roberto" smelled the watermelon juice on the external lens and tried to eat it. I know passerines are supposed to have a poor sense of smell, but he was so close to the camera, I think he could sense it.
@@corvusaeternus I did try bananas, actually, since we had some leftover ones. The crows eventually took all the slices, but they weren't enthusiastic. Do you think crows can get too much sugar from watermelons?
In punishing, record-breaking heat, I help my local crows cool off with cold watermelon and shiny new water bowls. Watch all the way through to meet "Roberto the Crow"!
Awesome I love watermelons too :D
They are very cute! I give them watermelon too, only in smaller peaces.
Good to see you! I'm very lazy about chopping up watermelon; maybe I should try to cut it up into smaller pieces. Hope you are well!
@@thesuburbanmorrigan That would mean that they can take away less with each turn.
They can bite pieces of it and it's easier to cary@@thesuburbanmorrigan
Awesome video! I love it when they picked up the little cubes. We’ve been eating some watermelon here in Texas too! Love it with salt! 😊
Gods creatures ❤
We are beholden to care for them. 💚
Have you tried offering them a shower? I did (last year) but without much success. I irrigate the lawn in front of my balcony anyway. The crows like to walk up to the water jet (like half a meter away) but they never walked into it. And left when I pointed it at them. But, of course, it does not get that hot here in Germany (luckily...). And the crows in Berlin have the advantage of not being completely black but mostly grey.
I have thought about this! Yesterday a catbird enjoyed a shower in one of our bird baths, courtesy of a starling who was splashing around there. I think I'd just scare the crows, though, if I tried spraying them with the hose. We don't run sprinklers. Stay cool! ❄
@@thesuburbanmorriganmaybe you could try a mini sprinkler, like for a terrarium on the picnic table
Me he divertido mucho con este vídeo 😂😂😂 Se les veía entusiasmados. Gran idea poner sandía..
Comentarte que algunos córvidos prestan mucha atención a la limpieza, tanto del agua como de la comida. La urraca macho que venía a mi terraza, incluso limpiaba cualquier miga para evitar hormigas y si ponía fruta y la había picoteado algún pájaro, la lavaba. Nunca hizo 💩 dentro de la terraza. Su pareja era diferente y él se enfadaba si ella ensuciaba 😅
¡Me alegra que hayas disfrutado el vídeo! No creo que mis cuervos sean tan exigentes como tu urraca, pero me esforzaré por mantener limpios sus nuevos y bonitos cuencos de agua.
@@thesuburbanmorrigan Son preciosos los cuencos.😊
Algunos córvidos muestran ese comportamiento, no es lo habitual.
Saludos a Roberto😍😀
i speak to Crows (as sometimes heard on my amateurish videos) but they all say that my accent is horrible
This is a great idea to help them stay cool and hydrated. 💚
All credit to my lovely mother-in-law!
I hope you find the blue treat shelf! That was funny! Have they ever flown off with a shelf before? Watermelon will definitely be added to my grocery list!
Yes, and yes! This particular shelf was found a few yards away, as I recall. Once a shelf went missing and wasn't located until our gutters were cleaned!
maybe he got drunk on watermelon) and wanted to explore things
I think "Roberto" smelled the watermelon juice on the external lens and tried to eat it. I know passerines are supposed to have a poor sense of smell, but he was so close to the camera, I think he could sense it.
@@thesuburbanmorrigan maybe he just licked it?)
@@HoodedCrowsOnly LOL -- Did you see that long thread about whether or not crows could lick things under the Easter video?
@@thesuburbanmorrigan I dont remember that thread
@@HoodedCrowsOnly Basically, birds can't lick things. But the thread went into such detail about that.
thank you morrigan dont know if will attract to back yard i give a try
I tried water melon in the past but "mine" don't seem to like it.
"My" crows seem to be tiring of it as well. They much prefer the kibbled cat food!
@@thesuburbanmorrigan Have you ever tried bananas? I did and most of them loved it! But of course they shouldn't get much because of the sugar.
@@corvusaeternus I did try bananas, actually, since we had some leftover ones. The crows eventually took all the slices, but they weren't enthusiastic. Do you think crows can get too much sugar from watermelons?
@@thesuburbanmorrigan I guess now and then is ok but they have more sugar than I always thought.
@@corvusaeternus Yeah, I'm only providing watermelon on very hot days. Otherwise, it's just peanuts and kitty kibble (or other occasional treats).
I love crows🍉 and it's good to see them supporting Palestine 🍉🍉🍉